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August 9, 2018

This fall, Disney's Contemporary Resort Convention Center is presenting a number of special Chef's Table dining experiences exclusively for Tables in Wonderland members.

These evenings with the Contemporary Catering chefs and service staff will be held at the exclusive Chef's Table located backstage at Disney's Contemporary Resort Convention Center.

The evenings begin with check-in in the East Rotunda on the first floor of Disney’s Contemporary Resort Convention Center beginning at 6:30 p.m. There will be a reception and champagne toast in the Catering Kitchen, then you'll progress through a secret entrance to the Chef's Table.

Attendees will enjoy six courses, all presented and finished on-stage and accompanied by an outstanding wine selection, with lots of interaction with the Contemporary's sommelier and chefs.

These special events will be held on the following Thursday evenings at 7 p.m.:

-- October 11, 2018
-- November 1, 2018
-- December 13, 2018

Because this is such a special "signature dining" experience, you're asked to adhere to the following dress code:

-- For men: Khakis, slacks or dress shorts and collared shirts are suggested. Jeans may be worn if in good condition. Sport coats are optional.
-- For women: Capri pants, skirts, dresses or dress shorts are suggested. Jeans may be worn if in good condition.

Price for the Chef's Table experience is $259 per person, plus tax, gratuity included. Discounts do not apply to this special event. You can make a reservation for a party of up to 10 guests, including yourself. Your valid Tables in Wonderland Member Card must be presented upon arrival. Note that the event is designed for those 18 years of age and older, and that you must be at least 21 to consume alcoholic beverages. A valid form of government ID will be required to verify your age.

To make reservations, call (407) WDW-7762. Be sure to inform the cast member of any dietary restrictions you may have when booking. Space is limited. Remember, there is a 24-hour cancellation policy.

August 1, 2018

Get Reserved Seating at Festival of the Lion King with New Dining Packages

Disney’s Animal Kingdom has announced two all-new Festival of the Lion King Signature Dining Packages.

Starting August 2, you can purchase a Signature Dining Event Package that includes a meal at Tiffins Restaurant followed by special VIP seating at one of the most popular shows at Walt Disney World. This event package is available from August 13 through November 21, 2018.

The dining package offers the option of two tiers.

Tier I:

Three-course meal (appetizer, entree, dessert) at Tiffins

VIP seating at Festival of the Lion King

Commemorative cast photo

Plus you'll get a unique safari tour through the African outback, where more than 34 distinct wildlife species seemingly roam free. Escorted by a special guide, you’ll ride through rugged terrain to see some of the world’s most exotic animals in their habitats. Tour guides will provide interesting information on the land and its residents for an expedition you’ll never forget!

Tier II:

Three-course meal (appetizer, entree, dessert) at Tiffins

VIP seating at Festival of the Lion King

Commemorative cast photo

In addition to your three-course meal -- available at lunch or dinner -- you'll receive your choice of wine, beer, or a non-alcoholic beverage.

Of course, save some room for a decadent dessert. Guava Mousse, South American Ganache, and Whipped Cheesecake are among the sweet finales on offer.

During your your meal, you’ll receive special vouchers for priority reserved VIP seating at Festival of the Lion King, a Broadway-style show filled with pageantry, puppetry, and popular songs from the film.

The Tier I Festival of the Lion King Signature Dining Package (lunch or dinner at Tiffins Restaurant, priority VIP seating at Festival of the Lion King, and a safari tour) is $99 per adult and $49 per child ages 3-9 (tax and gratuities not included).

The Tier II Festival of the Lion King Signature Dining Package (lunch or dinner at Tiffins Restaurant and priority reserved seating at Festival of the Lion King) is $74 per adult and $29 for children ages 3-9 (tax and gratuities not included).

The Festival of the Lion King Signature Dining Packages are available daily starting August 13 through November 21, 2018. Space is limited so be sure to book your experience in advance! Starting August 2, reservations can be made online at the Walt Disney World website or by calling (407) WDW-DINE (407 939-3463).All menu items and event experiences are subject to change or cancellation without notice.

July 13, 2018

Visit Orlando's Magical Dining Month returns in August

Now in its 13th year, the culinary event is welcoming a wide variety of cuisines, with more than 100 Orlando-area restaurants -- including many newcomers -- offering three-course, prix-fixe dinner menus for just $35 per person. Plus, through Visit Orlando, $1 from each meal supports Best Buddies and Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida.

It's a great opportunity to revisit local favorites and try some of the hottest new venues in Orlando, which is among the Top 50 Foodie Capitals of the World based on diversity of available cuisines according to Bott+Co.

New Restaurants Bring New Flavors to Magical Dining Month

With nearly 20 Orlando eateries joining Magical Dining Month for the first time in 2018, there are plenty of fresh flavors to choose from. Here are the new entries from Walt Disney World:

-- Enzo's Hideaway Tunnel Bar & Restaurant: Enzo's Hideaway is one of Disney Springs' newest eateries, and its "secret" tunnel entrance and speakeasy ambience make it one of the coolest. Their mouthwatering options will include Pasta al Forno, Grilled Hangar Steak, Fontina en Carozza and Tiramisu.

-- Terralina Crafted Italian: The brainchild of celebrity Chef Tony Mantuano, Terralina is new to Disney Springs. This year, the eatery will focus on Italian classics like Spaghetti Bolognese, Artisan Pepperoni Pizza and Chicken Parmesan.

-- Wine Bar George: Headed by Master Sommelier George Miliotes, this Disney Springs venue is centered around wine, but they have some great food, too. Their Magical Dining menu includes Burrata, Jicama-Kohlrabi Salad, Olive Oil Cake and more.

Each year, one or more local charities benefit from Visit Orlando's Magical Dining Month, receiving $1 from each meal served. This year, Magical Dining Month will benefit two Orlando-area nonprofit organizations: the Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida and Best Buddies of Central Florida.

The Down Syndrome Association of Central Florida offers hope, acceptance and empowerment for all individuals with Down syndrome and their families. Best Buddies of Central Florida creates opportunities for one-to-one friendships for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

This year's Magical Dining restaurants offer a menu and setting for every occasion, and it all helps support two great causes. For a full list of participating restaurants, menus and OpenTable reservations, visit OrlandoMagicalDining.com.

April 17, 2018

It's All About the PINK - Millennial Pink - at Walt Disney World

Walt Disney World is offering a wide array of "millennial pink" merchandise -- Spirit Jerseys, Headbands, and retail MagicBands -- and is now also serving millennial pink sweet treats. See below to discover where you can find them.

Right next door to Magic Kingdom, there's a Millennial Pink Cupcake at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort in Capt. Cook’s. This vanilla cupcake is filled with guava cream and topped with buttercream icing and fondant Minnie ears.

Epcot is also serving a Millennial Pink Cupcake at Fountain View filled with strawberry pastry cream and topped with vanilla buttercream and fondant Minnie ears.

On the other side of International Gateway, Disney’s Yacht & Beach Club Resorts are offering a Millennial Pink Raspberry Cream Puff. Found at The Market at Ale & Compass and Beach Club Marketplace, the cream puff is filled with raspberry Bavarian cream and glazed with sugar icing.

Just across the lake at Disney’s BoardWalk, there will be a Millennial Pink Pop at the BoardWalk Bakery starting April 19. This crispy treat dome is dipped in white chocolate and topped with pink crispy pearls and millennial Minnie ears.

April 5, 2018

National Beer Day April 7th

National Beer Day is right around the corner (April 7) and the brews below were highlighted by the F&B experts from Disney Parks and feature unique and delicious brews available from coast-to-coast. Enjoy one (or two) of the below to make this special day even more magical.

Sakura Kolsch, Crooked Can Brewing Co., served at Morimoto Asia, Disney Springs - A true collaboration between Morimoto Asia and Crooked Can brewing, the Sakura Kolsch or Cherry Blossom Kolsch is dry hopped with Cherry Blossom tea. It is a unique and one of a kind beer that complements so many of Chef Morimoto's dishes including sushi.

Morimoto Soba Ale served at Morimoto Asia, Disney Springs - part of the Signature Series of Rogue Ales, launched in the Spring of 2003 with internationally acclaimed Chef Masaharu Morimoto—a James Beard awarded chef and one of the stars of the Food Network series, Iron Chef. The delicate flavor of roasted Soba brings a nutty finish to this light and refreshing ale. A perfect accompaniment to lighter cuisine.

Cantillion served atThe Edison, Disney Springs – One of the most highly regarded and coveted beers in the world, this Belgium-based brew specializes in the the (almost) lost style of Lambics. Lambics are particularly interesting as they really are the “terroir” of beer. Brewed only 5 months a year, this beer is cooled off and inoculated with wild yeast that floats in from the open windows, settling in the Koelschip, which uses the cool fall and spring air to cool the wort and to give the yeast it’s local flavor and terroir – a true adventure for the nose and the palate. The Edison’s current selection special is the rare version Fou’ Foune or a Lambic aged on apricots.

Mo’ara High Country Ale served at Satu’li Canteen, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park - Features an herbal spice hop aroma and notes of caramel, toffee and nuts. A perfect refreshment after riding a banshee on Pandora's Flight of Passage.

Hawkes’ Grog Ale served at Satu’li Canteen, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park - a light, wheaty ale made by Terrapin Beer Co. It's a Golden Ale with a green color and contains the flavors of wheat and citrus all followed by a creamy finish.

Safari Amber, served at Dawa Bar in Africa at Animal Kingdom - Whether you are riding with the Yeti on Expedition Everest or spotting animals on the Kilimanjaro Safaris, make sure to stop in Dawa Bar at Animal Kingdom for this delicious and refreshing lager. With a subtle citrus taste, it is the perfect refresher on a hot day.

Lucky Buddha, served at Yak and Yeti Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom - If you're lucky enough to be spending the day at Animal Kingdom, drinking a Lucky Buddha Beer, you're lucky enough. Served in a green bottle sculpted with a signature laughing buddha, this true asian style lager with a crisp, clean finish is the perfect afternoon refreshment.

Goose Island Bourbon County Stout served at Enzo's Hideaway, Disney Springs - The original bourbon barrel aged stout with rich, luscious notes of chocolate, vanilla and a nice roasted barley note. This brew is a perfect fit to this speakeasy bar that rotates its "smuggled selections" regularly.

Unibroue Blanche de Chambly, served at Le Cellier in Canada - World Showcase at Epcot -the first beer Unibroue ever brewed with pale golden, Belgian white ale pairs perfectly with the Canadian Cheddar Cheese soup, or the Oatmeal Stout-Braised Short Ribs.

Kungaloosh Spiced Excursion Ale served at at Nomad Lounge, Tiffins and Thirsty River, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park –This African-inspired deep amber ale is brewed exclusively for Walt Disney World with sorghum and a special blend of spices including cinnamon and cardamom.

Full Sail Session Lager, served at 50’s Prime Time Cafe, Hollywood Studios - Session Premium lager is a crisp, smooth, and refreshing import-style lager, like the kind of beer made back in the pre-Prohibition days. Crisp, smooth, light bodied, but with a nice creaminess when you swish it. There is a lot of flavor in here for a pale lager.

Golden Road Hefeweizen, served at BaseLine Tap House at Disney’s Hollywood Studios – this Bavarian-style wheat beer has hints of banana and clove on the nose from the German yeast. A medium body and smooth crisp finish that has you ready for the next sip.

March 9, 2018

Sakura Festival at Morimoto Asia (March 15- April 15)

The festival will celebrate the arrival of spring and cherry blossoms at Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs. The restaurant will be decorated with Instagram-worthy decor, the pink blooms of the Sakura. The festival will feature themed menu specials that will be available to order during lunch and dinner. Throughout the month-long festival, the restaurant will host multiple events dedicated to the cherry blossoms.

The first event that will kickoff the festival will take place on March 15 (5-7 p.m.). Join the brewmasters from Crooked Can Brewing Company for a Happy Hour featuring the Sakura Kolsch, only available only at Morimoto Asia, paired with Pan-Asian bites. To purchase tickets ($25) http://bit.ly/2oYnVCu

February 23, 2017

New Bon Voyage Breakfast at Trattoria al Forno Begins April 2!

As previously announced,Trattoria al Forno at Disney’s BoardWalk will launch a character breakfast this spring. The new Bon Voyage Breakfast will begin on April 2, and will give guests the opportunity to meet a variety of characters, including Rapunzel, Flynn Rider, Ariel and Prince Eric.

Breakfast will begin with a choice of a mixed berry parfait or fresh fruit salad and a frying pan of pastries featuring braided breakfast bread and clam shell pastries.

Kids options include a choice of a Mickey Pancake, Mickey Waffle or a “Little Royal Breakfast,” which will feature an egg, bacon and toast.

Breakfast will also include your choice of non-alcoholic beverage such as coffee, tea, juice, milk and soft drinks. Mimosas, a Peach Bellini, cappuccino, press pot coffee and more will be available at an additional charge.

This character dining experience, offered at breakfast only, will cost $34 for adults, $20 for children.

Reservations are now open. To book, visit DisneyWorld.com/dining or call 407-WDW-DINE.

January 4, 2017

"Delicious Disney, A Chef Series" Continues in 2017 at Walt Disney World Resort

Imagine an intimate evening filled with delicious cuisine prepared just for you by an award-winning culinarian from Walt Disney World Resort. This year, the Walt Disney World Resort chefs launched a new dinner series to showcase the stellar talents of the culinary team; with unique and inspired culinary creations coupled with deliciously creative wine pairings. And the “Delicious Disney, A Chef Series” will continue in 2017 with the theme of “storytelling with food.” These dinners are a wonderful opportunity for epicureans to meet amazing chefs as they prepare specially themed meals for you.

The dinners are often intimate (no more than 60 guests), and the kickoff for 2017 will be Jan. 31 at Cinderella’s Royal Table in Magic Kingdom Park. There will be nine dinners in all, in other locations including Markham’s at Golden Oak, Be Our Guest Restaurant in Magic Kingdom Park, and backstage at the Walt Disney World Tree Farm. See the full schedule below.

All reservations may be booked by calling 407.939.5773 daily between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Prices range from $199 - $499 and includes tax, gratuity, and wine.

June 28th at 6:30pm
A Culinary tribute to Ratatouille’s 10th Anniversary
Featuring Citricos’s Chef Dominque Filoni and Team
Location Markham’s at Golden Oak*

July 19th at 6:30pm
Enjoy the exotic and exquisite tastes of a journey Under the Sea
Featuring Flying Fish’s Timothy Majoras and Team
Location Markham’s at Golden Oak*
August 16th at 6:30pm
A Walk around the World with Disney
Featuring Culinary Director Edwin Wronski and the Flavor Lab Team
Location Markham’s at Golden Oak*

June 6, 2016

Reservations Now Open for New Magic Kingdom Dining Package

Tony's Town Square Restaurant Offers New Dining Package

There’s a new way to enjoy the Main Street Electrical Parade at Magic Kingdom Park! You can now make reservations to take a mid-day break and enjoy a three-course lunch at Tony’s Town Square Restaurant. Indulge in a delicious Italian meal, knowing you’ll also receive reserved viewing for the Main Street Electrical Parade, right in front of the flagpole on Main Street U.S.A.

The dining package includes your choice of appetizer, entrée, dessert and a beverage. Start your meal with delicious soup, salad or the addictive Zucchini Fries. Choose from favorites like Chicken Parmigiana, Spaghetti with meatballs or Margherita Pizza. For dessert, you can’t go wrong with classic Tiramisú or decadent chocolate cake layered with a chocolate-hazelnut filling.

Cost is $45 for adults, $17 for children plus tax and gratuity, or is one table-service entitlement on the Disney Dining Plan. Reservations open June 7, and can be made by visiting DisneyWorld.com/dine or calling 407-WDW-Dine.

December 14, 2015

Sunday Brunch at California Grill Debuts February 7!

A new Sunday brunch is set to open at the California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort on February 7, 2016.

Dubbed "Brunch at the Top," the new meal launches a whole new menu as the restaurant opens for daytime dining for the first time.

As part of the dining experience, you get the chance to interact with Chef Brian Piasecki's culinary team in the open show kitchen.

The brunch offers a Bloody Mary Bar, cocktails and craft brews, as well as a signature brunch cocktail (included in the brunch price) and faux “mimosas” for kids. There is also a custom-roast French press coffee.

Cost is $80 (includes signature cocktail) for adults, $48 ages 3 to 11. The meal is two dining credits if you're using the Disney Dining Plan. Tables in Wonderland discount is accepted. Reservations open December 16, and can be made by visiting DisneyWorld.com/dine or by calling 407-WDW-DINE.

November 6, 2015

Pasture Prime Berkshire Pig Breed a Local Treasure with British Origins

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. (Nov. 4, 2015) – Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant master chef Kevin Dundon introduces local farm-raised pork from Pasture Prime Family Farm to the menu in three featured dishes now through February at the Disney Springs location.

For starters, “An Irish Egg” features a fresh farm egg coated in crispy Guinness and Onion Sausage served on a bed of pickled cabbage with saffron aioli. Dundon’s “Pork by Pork” entree (pictured above) is a sage-and-onion-stuffed pork loin with cider-braised pork fricassee served with mashed potatoes and applesauce. And risotto lovers will get a spicy kick out of “Rinky Risotto,” a grilled chorizo and mushroom risotto. Dundon uses Pasture Prime pork with smoked paprika, cilantro and garlic for the house-made chorizo sausage.

“Pasture Prime raises a breed of pig, the Berkshire pig, which we also have at home in Ireland,” says Dundon, host of the award-winning PBS/Create TV cooking series, “Kevin Dundon’s Modern Irish Food” and “Kevin Dundon’s Back to Basics.” The Berkshire is known for succulent marbling and intense flavor and was first mentioned in stories of British army exploits nearly 300 years ago, according to Pasture Prime Family Farm.

“I decided to use this Central Florida farm, in particular, because I love to see passion when it comes to producing good food, and Pasture Prime has an abundance of passion,” Dundon says.

And Raglan Road guests can toast the season with new fall cocktails including “The Great Pumpkin” made with Bulleit Rye Whiskey, Calvados apple brandy, egg white, Terrapin Pumpkinfest and the pub’s own house-made Guinness Glaze. A second Raglan Road seasonal libation with a kick is the “Spiced Carmel Apple Martini” made with Calvados, butterscotch Schnapps, Magners cider and freshly muddled apples served in a glass with cinnamon-sugar rim and spiced apple skewer.

Raglan Road delivers a dining experience infused with genuine Irish hospitality for guests seated inside the restaurant’s multiple dining rooms, as well as those choosing to dine on the patio overlooking Disney Springs. The restaurant’s custom furnishings include those designed and built by Irish craftspeople, as well as century-old antiques, ornamentation and bric-a-brac shipped to Central Florida from Dublin. Traditional and contemporary Irish music and step dance performances create a spirited ambience daily from late afternoon through closing and during the Rollicking Raglan Weekend Brunch.

Know for its beer-battered fish and chips, seasonal farm-to-fork specialties and the freshest cold-water seafood flown in regularly, Raglan Road also offers a menu of gluten-free dishes. Dundon, one of Ireland's most celebrated chefs, works with a large culinary team to develop dishes with modern flair and Celtic creativity.

Opening in Summer 2016, Frontera Fresco will showcase the gourmet Mexican cuisine that has made Chef Bayless a culinary legend.

“I’m thrilled to bring Frontera Fresco to Disney Springs and share my passion for Mexican cuisine with the families who visit Orlando every year,” Bayless said.

The new restaurant will feature authentic Mexican specialties such as hand-crafted tortas, tacos, salads, fresh-made guacamole and classic Mexican braised meat entrees, all prepared from time-honored recipes with natural, locally sourced ingredients. Frontera Fresco also will serve an extensive selection of margaritas, cocktails and craft beers and wine.

“Working with Chef Bayless to bring this fresh dining concept to the new Disney Springs is a joy for us, and we can’t wait for guests to experience it,” said Richard Debler, president and chief executive officer of Vista Springs.

Philadelphia-based Daroff Design is designing the nearly 6,000-square-foot space, which will seat 200 guests. Vista Springs LLC will be the restaurant operator.

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About Rick Bayless

Chef Rick Bayless is probably best known for winning the title of Bravo TV’s “Top Chef Masters,” with his authentic Mexican cuisine. His highly rated, national Public Television Series, “Mexico–One Plate at a Time,” is in its 10th season. In 2012, Chef Bayless was nominated for a Daytime Emmy for Best Culinary Host.

Chef Bayless has launched several award-winning Chicago restaurants. He founded the casual Frontera Grill in 1987 and received the James Beard Foundation’s highest award, Outstanding Restaurant, in 2007. The 4-star Topolobampo served its first meals in 1989. And the wildly popular, LEED GOLD-certified, fast-casual Xoco launched in 2009, serving wood-oven tortas, steaming caldos, golden churros and bean-to-cup Mexican hot chocolate. Chef Bayless’s quick-service Tortas Frontera restaurants have changed the face of food service at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport, while Frontera Fresco restaurants have brought Frontera flavors to several Chicago locations. His award-winning Frontera line of salsas, cooking sauces and non-GMO tortilla chips can be found coast to coast.

Chef Bayless is the author of nine cookbooks, including “Mexico–One Plate at a Time,” which was won the James Beard Foundation Best International Cookbook of the Year award in 2001. His “Fiesta at Rick’s” is a New York Times bestseller. He has won six James Beard Foundation awards, including two for his cookbooks, Midwest Chef of the Year, National Chef of the Year, Humanitarian of the Year and Who’s Who of Food and Beverage in America.

October 20, 2015

Minnie's Hollywood and Vine Dinners now Year Round

Today WDW has announced that Minnie will now host a seasonal dinner year 'round. From January 4 to March 20, Minnie wil be celebrating the magic of the movies and the glamour of Hollywood. Other themes may include Delightful Spring, Excitement of Summer and Frightening Fun for Halloween.

Homecoming: Florida Kitchen and Southern Shine will showcase the cuisine of Chef Smith, who was born and reared in the town of Jasper, Fla., on the Florida-Georgia border. After 25 years of preparing award-winning meals for celebrities and heads of state and appearing on television, he is making Florida his home once again.

With farm-to-fork cuisine that showcases the bounty of Florida, and design inspired by turn-of-the century Florida architecture of the late 1800s, Homecoming will feature traditional Southern favorites with sophisticated, chef-inspired creations. The 6,000-square-foot, 200-seat restaurant “is where Florida heritage meets New Southern cuisine,” explains Smith.

“I couldn’t be happier about coming back to Florida and Walt Disney World Resort,” he continues. “To be able to prepare the food I love in the place where I have so many special memories is a dream come true.” Smith is a sixth generation Floridian, and his family still raises cattle, pecans and heirloom vegetables on their ancestral farm.

Smith says he is especially pleased with the restaurant’s Disney Springs connection, as he recalls summertime gatherings at the springs in the Northern part of Florida, casual get-togethers known as “homecomings” when family and friends gathered to share Southern specialties, enjoy homemade desserts and maybe sip a hand-crafted cocktail under the shade of live oak trees.

“Once we heard the story of his passion for Florida and his vision for the restaurant, we knew that it was a perfect match” said George Kalogridis, president of Walt Disney World Resort. “We’re thrilled to welcome Chef Art back to the state and share his spirit of Homecoming with our guests from around the world.”

Homecoming Cuisine

“The menu is a big part of my ongoing homage to Florida’s bygone era,” explains Smith. “We will proudly and prominently support the Fresh from Florida campaign and the vast majority of our seafood, produce, poultry and beef will be from local farms, ranches or fisheries.”

The “rustic-chic” restaurant has a glass-walled show kitchen and the Southern Shinebar that celebrates an era where characters might have created some homegrown spirits on their homesteads just beyond the springs. The bar will feature whimsical cocktails, punches and coolers, including some made with now-legal variations of moonshine.

Smith’s expertise is all over the menu from Southern favorites like homemade pimento cheese, Church Lady deviled eggs, low country shrimp and grits, kale salad with Sweet Grass Dairy cheese and spiced pecans and a grilled Blackstrap pork chop with sawmill gravy. “Each dish has a little Florida twist and makes guests feel like they’re on the back porch with me for every meal,” says Smith.

Desserts will be a specialty, with cakes, pies and delectable sweets made daily and shipped from a bakery in Hamilton County, including the restaurant’s signature Mockingbird Cake. “Southern women, using delicious ingredients and love, are the world’s best bakers,” explains Art.

Disney Springs is a one-of-a-kind Disney experience, treating guests by day and night to great dining, shopping and entertainment amid beautiful open-air promenades, flowing springs and waterfront charm. With an air of sophisticated grace and design that harkens to Florida’s waterfront towns at the turn-of-the-century, Disney Springs is home to four distinct, outdoor neighborhoods opening in phases: The Landing, Town Center, Marketplace and West Side. When fully completed in 2016, Disney Springs will double the number of shopping, dining and entertainment venues – from the current 70 to approximately 150.

September 1, 2015

Limited Time Breakfast at the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater

From November 1, 2015 to January 23, 2016, the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant at Disney's Hollywood Studios will be open for breakfast, serving an all-inclusive meal that features breakfast pastries and a choice of appetizer, entree and non-alcoholic beverage. Entree options for adults include:

This experience is available for a limited time and is in addition to the regular lunch and dinner offerings. The price for breakfast is $23.99 per adult and $12.99 per child age 3 to 9 (tax and gratuity not included). Meals are one table-service entitlement on the Disney Dining Plan. Reservations are now available through 407-WDW-DINE or online at Disneyworld.com/dine.

August 14, 2015

The Jungle Cruise, one of Magic Kingdom Park’s most popular attractions, has delighted guests for years. And as it was just announced at the D23 Expo moments ago, Jungle Cruise fans will have even more to look forward to later this year when the brand-new Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen restaurant opens in Adventureland.

At the Jungle Skipper Canteen, guests will be able to experience “World Famous Jungle Cuisine” in one of several unique dining rooms – including a crew mess hall and a once-hidden secret meeting room of the famed Society of Explorers and Adventurers. The restaurant will also be staffed by Jungle Cruise Skippers.

The Jungle Skipper Canteen is currently under construction and will open its doors in late 2015.

February 6, 2015

Trolley Car Cafe Opens at Disney's Hollywood Studios

The Trolley Car Cafe, a new Starbucks location, has opened on the corner of Hollywood and Sunset Boulevards in Disney's Hollywood Studios.

Themed to resemble a classic trolley car station from early 20th century Hollywood, The Trolley Car Cafe serves a variety of Disney baked goods and Starbucks "La Boulange" pastry items, as well as Starbucks coffee and espresso beverages.

The Trolley Car Cafe is the third in-park location serving Starbucks products at Walt Disney World Resort. Locations are already open at Magic Kingdom (Main Street Bakery) and Epcot (The Fountainview), as well as Downtown Disney.

A new location will open this summer at Disney's Animal Kingdom in what was the Creature Comforts shop. (See the artist rendering below.)

November 13, 2014

Cinderella Dining Moves Temporarily to Citricos

Cinderella's Royal Table moves from Cinderella Castle to Citricos at the Grand Floridian during restaurant renovations January 5 - March 2015.

Cinderella will greet guests as they arrive and her Disney Princess friends will visit each table for autographs and photos. You can also participate in an interactive "Magical Wishing Ceremony" with the characters with "wishing wands" or "wishing swords" for little ones.

The Citricos menu is a combo breakfast/brunch from 8:00am to 2:20pm. The cost is $49.99 and $31.99 for those ages 3-9. Two Disney Dining Plan entitlements are required if you use the dining plan. Scroll down for the menu for both adults and children.

Reservations open to Disney Vacation Club members and Annual Passholders on December 3rd. Reservations open to all on December 4th. Online reservations will be available at a future date.

Cinderella's Dining at Cítricos
Breakfast and Brunch with the Disney Princesses

September 9, 2014

Trattoria al Forno Costumes - Lakeside Casual

Today Disney shares the costume designer renderings of the costumes for the cast members. These were designed by Walt Disney Imagineer Celina Lung. Lung has also designed costumes for Epcot's Coral Reef restaurant as well as various locations in Disney parks around the world.

The attire is "charming, casual, a little upscale", said Lung, and will match the restaurant color palette.

Burgundy shirts and blouses will be paried with khaki-colored pants. To provide a more refined finish the bladed leather belt will have an antique brass buckle. Serves will also wear bistro aprons.

A classic tweed jacket will complement the outfits in the colder months.

The restaurant is scheduled to open in December 2014. Kouzzina closes at the end of September. While Kouzzina is closed, breakfast will be offered at the Flying Fish Cafe.

March 26, 2014

Star Wars Weekends Dining Experiences

Great news for our Star Wars™ fans and Guests! Beginning March 26, two new dining experiences will be available for booking for Star Wars™ Weekends from May 4 to June 15, 2014.

Jedi Mickey's Star Wars™ Dine at Hollywood and Vine

The Fantasmic! dinner experience at Hollywood and Vine has been transformed into a Star Wars™ themed venue where Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, and Chip & Dale will all be dressed as their favorite Star Wars™ characters (Jedi Mickey, Princess Leia Minnie, Darth Goofy, Stormtrooper Donald, and Ewoks Chip & Dale). The characters will meet and greet and interact with Guests throughout the evening.

Dates: May 4 - June 15, 2014

Times: 4:15pm to 8 or 8:30 pm (sometimes 9pm to 9:30 - based on park close)
Price: Adult - $59.99 with Fantasmic! Package or $55.99 without
Child - $36.99 with Fantasmic! Package or $32.99 without

A digital photo of the party with the Ewoks Chip & Dale on a commemorative PhotoPass card is included.

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February 2, 2013

A Preview of the New California Grill at the Contemporary Resort

The Contemporary Resort's popular restaurant, California Grill, closed yesterday for an extensive refurbishment.

The Disney Parks Blog recently released renderings of what the new California Grill dining room and onstage kitchen will look like when it opens later this summer.

Designed by the Puccini Group in San Francisco, the restaurant will feature a wall of wines at the entrance and will showcase the spectacular views of the Magic Kingdom below.

Chef Brian Piasecki has already begun working on the restaurant's new menu. According to the Disney Parks Blog, the menu will have updated versions of some of the restaurant's classics, like the beloved pork and polenta. This dish will become "Pork Two Ways" -- wood-fired tenderloin with goat cheese polenta, and braised lacquered pork belly with country applesauce.

The Parks Blog also revealed a new 24-hour braised beef short rib with truffle whipped potatoes, vol-au-vent (puff pastry) with roasted vegetables and natural jus.

As previously announced, sushi chef Yoshie is retiring, but the new sushi chefs will continue her legacy with such creative new tastes as Sea Urchin Nigiri with mamanori (soybean paper), salmon roe and freshly grated wasabi root.

January 11, 2013

Boulangerie Patisserie Les Halles Opens in France Pavilion

Boulangerie Patisserie les Halles has opened in Epcot's France pavilion, in the space adjacent to the movie theater exit.

The new bakery, which replaces the former Boulangerie Patisserie in the pavilion, is much more spacious and offers a new, expanded menu. Offerings include pastries and other sweets, soups, sandwiches, salads and authentic French dishes such as quiche, Croque Monsieur (grilled ham and cheese) and pissaladiere, a pizza-like dish from the South of France.

The bakery opens at 9 a.m. every morning, before the official 11 a.m. World Showcase opening time.

The Disney Dining Plan is accepted for many items at this location.

The former patisserie is being remodeled and will soon reopen as an ice cream shop called Glacier.

November 10, 2012

Starbucks Locations at Magic Kingdom Park, Epcot Set to Open Next Year

According to the Disney Parks Blog, two Starbucks locations will open in Walt Disney World Resort next year, one in the Magic Kingdom and one in Epcot.

The Magic Kingdom's Main Street Bakery will close for refurbishment in January 2013 and reopen as a Starbucks in early summer. The cast members there will wear a costume consistent with the early 20th century look and feel of Main Street, U.S.A.

Over in Epcot, the Fountain View will close in March 2013 and reopen as a Starbucks location in midsummer. The cast member costumes there will be themed to match the park's futuristic theme.

The Starbucks locations at Magic Kingdom and Epcot will both offer the full complement of Starbucks signature beverages, artisan breakfast sandwiches and a wide selection of baked goods, including muffins, scones and specialty treats.

In June, a Starbucks location opened at Disney California Adventure park in the Fiddler, Fifer and Practical Cafe. More Starbucks locations are slated for both Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland.

These food and wine dinners are limited to 10 guests per dinner. You may book dinners directly by calling 407-824-3988. Credit card guarantee is required and there is a 72-hour cancellation fee. Please include a cell phone number when leaving a message or emailing for confirmation.

July 2, 2012

California Grill to Close for Extensive Rehab

California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort Gets Ready for a New Look

Disney's California Grill will be closing for an extensive renovation beginning January 6, 2013. The restaurant is slated to reopen late summer.

Sporting a new look when it reopens, Chef Brian Piasecki is very excited about the "enhancements to the interactive kitchen - we'll be able to give a fresh spin to California Grill classics, and add some cutting-edge new selections to the menu."

There will be changes to the menu but Chef Brian explains "we'll still focus on a fresh, seasonal menu with top-of-the-line sushi. You can still look for creative flavors and techniques, and sophisticated cuisine."

California Grill's two private dining rooms are expected to remain.

The Cast Members in the kitchen as well as the dining room all plan to return.

California Grill sits high atop the Contemporary Resort offering spectacular views of not only the Magic Kingdom, but Epcot and the surrounding areas as well. It is one of the most popular spots for dinner and viewing the Magic Kingdom fireworks!

July 29, 2011

On a hot afternoon, nothing is better than a shaved ice, or kakigori, from the little cart in front of the Japan pavilion at Epcot. A brain freeze is inevitable as we slurp the icy, sweet treat.

Now the cart, just reopened this week, has a new name - Kabuki Cafe - and new tastes, the kind of satisfying nibbles you can eat and still stroll.

The shaved ice still is there, but now the menu includes edamame (steamed soybeans in the pod) and meal-in-a-bowl miso soup, plus sweet plum wine and sake. And smoothies and ice cream cups join the sweet line-up.

Delicious salty-sweet tastes for munching and strolling World Showcase Lagoon.

June 21, 2011

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., June 21, 2011 - For the 12th consecutive year, Victoria & Albert's at Disney' Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has been awarded the coveted AAA Five-Diamond Award. Victoria & Albert's is the only restaurant in Orlando and one of only three in Florida to be honored with the highest accolade a restaurant can achieve.

Victoria & Albert's Chef Scott Hunnel has drawn national and international applause for his preparation and delivery of American regional cuisine with classical influences at the elegant, 50-seat restaurant.

"Earning the AAA Five-Diamond Award is like winning an Oscar," said Victoria & Albert's Chef Scott Hunnel. "To be one of 55 restaurants in all of North America to receive this prestigious award is such an honor. It confirms our philosophy that it takes passion and a synchronized team to deliver consistent, top-quality cuisine night after night!"

A Disney cast member for more than 20 years, Chef Hunnel understands that the fundamentals of cooking don't change, rather with time, palette's change. He believes it's the continuous evolution that goes into each dish that makes the cooking and the menu at Victoria & Albert's different from other restaurants. To keep pace with the ever-changing food & beverage industry, Chef Hunnel takes gastronomic journeys to visit world-class restaurants, hotels, farms and markets for healthy and savory inspirations.

"Working for Disney has been very gratifying because the company understands that to be the best, we must never stop exploring and growing in constant pursuit of excellence."

Take for example one of his signature dishes -- the prosciutto-wrapped lamb served with cipollini onions and sherry vinaigrette - which tastefully demonstrates classical European influences combined with the culinary expertise behind the Victoria & Albert's team of award-winning chefs.

"What makes Victoria & Albert's exceptional is not only the incredible cuisine, but the entire dining experience," said Kevin Myers, vice president of Walt Disney World Resort Operations. "From reservations, the very personal table-side service, sommeliers, chefs and pastry chefs.....the whole team is dedicated to delivering a memorable evening for each of our guests. We couldn't be prouder of the entire team."

Those memorable experiences have led to other accolades including the Orlando Sentinel's 2011 Culinary Hall of Fame, the Forbes Four Diamond Award, Wine Spectator's Best of Award of Excellence and Florida Trend's Golden Spoon Award. Chef Hunnel was also a 2011 semi-finalist in the annual list of top chefs in the country by the James Beard Foundation. He has also been recognized annually since 2007 by the Foundation for his refreshingly contemporary approach in the kitchen and straightforward cooking philosophy.

February 5, 2010

Pollo Campero and Levy Campero Announce First Combined Restaurant Concept to Open at Downtown Disney® Marketplace

New Restaurant Slated to Open in Late 2010

DALLAS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Pollo Campero, an international Latin chicken quick-service restaurant chain, has partnered with franchisee Levy Campero to deliver a new restaurant concept in Downtown Disney® Marketplace at Walt Disney World® Resort. The restaurant will feature Pollo Campero's signature Latin chicken, as well as a new restaurant concept featuring fresh, healthy food. (EDITOR'S NOTE: This new restaurant will replace the Marketplace's McDonald's, which will close its Downtown Disney location in April 2010.)

"This is an exciting opportunity for Pollo Campero to introduce its famous chicken, along with our newest fresh restaurant concept of salads and wraps, to visitors from all over the world," said Adam Cummis, president of Levy Campero. "We are thrilled to collaborate with one of the strongest brands in the world to showcase our Latin delicacies and look forward to a long working relationship."

Walt Disney World guests will be able to savor combinations of freshly prepared Campero Latin chicken, unique, flavorful side dishes such as yuca fries and sweet plantains, and Latin drinks including horchata and tamarindo. The menu also will include nutritious and delicious meals such as chef-prepared salads, sandwiches and wraps using simple recipes derived from only the freshest ingredients.

"We're pleased to offer this new Latin-style restaurant to our guests at Downtown Disney," said Keith Bradford, vice president of Downtown Disney. "Its diversity of offerings and well-balanced options are the perfect addition to our current blend of dining experiences."

Pollo Campero's food is freshly prepared each day. Fried and grilled chicken is marinated, sending the distinctive Campero flavor all the way to the bone. Fried chicken is hand-breaded in seasoned flour and slowly pressure-cooked without trans-fats, resulting in a flavorful and juicy meal. Grilled chicken features the taste of lime and orange juices, red bell peppers, and a special blend of Latin herbs and spices. The new fresh concept menu will feature fresh salads, sandwiches, fruits, and healthy snacks, as well as vegetarian, gluten-free, sugar-free, low-sodium or organic offerings.

This new family-oriented location at one of America's beloved destinations - Walt Disney World - exemplifies Pollo Campero's drive to become one of the top 50 quick-service restaurant brands in the United States. Pollo Campero has spent decades building a brand while retaining the values and service of a family-run business. By combining its efforts with Levy Campero, Pollo Campero has opened new doors including the expansion into Walt Disney World Resort.

About Pollo Campero

The world's largest Latin chicken restaurant chain, Pollo Campero offers its customers "Flavor You Can't Campero." The company serves more than 85 million customers each year at more than 300 restaurants in 12 countries around the globe. This includes more than 50 locations already open in the United States, with additional stores slated for this year. For more information, visit www.campero.com.

About Levy Campero

Levy Campero is a subsidiary of Levy Family Partners, LLC, a holding company established by entrepreneur Lawrence F. Levy for his family's investments in real estate partnerships, securities and private businesses. Levy Campero owns the franchise rights to operate Pollo Campero restaurants in Florida and Illinois, and is headquartered in Chicago. The company currently operates five restaurants and is focused on successfully developing and operating Pollo Campero franchised restaurants in its territories.

Queen Victoria's Room is behind closed doors just off the main dining room. With just four tables, restaurant manager Israel Perez promises attention to your every whim. They've brought back French gueridon service - a gueridon is a fancy rolling cart that goes from table to table for customized service and "wow" factor - a flourish of Himalayan sea salt atop your filet, a decadent wine sauce or a lavish display of cheese, for instance.

Anyone who's tasted Chef Scott Hunnel's exquisite creations knows this is a memorable affair. How often do you savor perfectly seared Kurobuta pork tenderloin and belly, or butter-poached lobster with bisque and lobster roe foam? And vegans and vegetarians are Hunnel's favorite challenge. The sommelier happily will pair something delicious with each of the 10 courses. Yes, 10 courses, but they're small. Still, plan on three to four hours of leisurely dining.

It's worth the price of a baby-sitter - no kids under 10 are allowed in the dining room, so you're guaranteed an evening of blissful quiet. Be advised, men must wear jackets (tie optional) for this formal affair.

You'll float out the door with a long-stemmed rose for women and personalized menus for everyone to carry home. Cost for Queen Victoria's Room is $200 per person, plus $95 for wine pairings. The restaurant has its own reservation line, 407/939-3862. There is just one seating nightly.

November 24, 2009

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Nov. 24, 2009 - For the 10th year in a row, Victoria & Albert's restaurant at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa has been awarded the AAA Five Diamond Award. As one of only 52 restaurants to receive this symbol of excellence in North America, Mexico and the Caribbean, Victoria & Albert's delivers "haute cuisine" with seven-course prix-fixed menus, wine pairings and the finest ingredients from the world market.

At the helm of this critically-acclaimed restaurant is 15-year Victoria & Albert's veteran, Chef de Cuisine Scott Hunnel.

"It takes every individual on the team to achieve such a great honor consistently, from the reservationists to the wait staff and culinary team," remarked Hunnel about reaching this prestigious milestone. "The secret to our success is realizing that it's a continuous journey of reinvention in the restaurant and what we're doing today has to be better tomorrow."

Only 0.27 percent of AAA's 60,000 Diamond Rated lodgings and restaurants in North America received this honor for 2010. According to AAA's ratings guidelines, to achieve Five Diamond status, restaurants must "consistently provide a world-class experience."

The culinary team's impeccable artistry and unique recipes, combined with an expert service staff and maître d', is what exceeds guest expectations daily in an effortless and unobtrusive manner.

"Our guests expect more and that's why we travel extensively to keep our minds open to develop new and exciting delicacies," said Chef Scott. "Over the years, we've visited other highly ranked restaurants in Paris, New York and Barcelona to get a perspective on what the competition is doing and to keep bringing the freshest and most original ideas home to our guests only the way Disney can."

To keep up the world-class culinary standards, the team at Victoria & Albert's inspect every detail of the presentation and are totally immersed in the delivery of the operation. Under Chef Scott's direction, the focus for 2010 is on taking the restaurant to the next level and in pleasing guests with new and exciting gastronomic surprises.

September 19, 2009

Kouzzina by Cat Cora Debuts at Disney’s BoardWalk

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Chef Cat Cora and Disney have debuted an exciting new family-dining restaurant with the opening of Kouzzina by Cat Cora at Disney's BoardWalk at Walt Disney World Resort.

This is the first table-service restaurant for the celebrity chef, featuring a menu of Mediterranean-style cuisine that pays tribute to the Cora family's Greek roots.

Chef Dee Foundoukis:

Owned and operated by Disney and open daily for breakfast and dinner with seating for about 200 guests, the new restaurant features "time-honored recipes passed down from my ancestors, as well as my favorite Greek and Mediterranean dishes that my family loves," Cora says.

As a Mississippi native born to a family of Greek restaurateurs, Cora grew up immersed in two different and flavorful cultures, and has taken from that unique background the kitchen "know-how" handed down through generations. The cuisine at Kouzzina (Greek for "kitchen" and pronounced "koo-zee-nah") showcases Mediterranean cuisine and Chef Cora's philosophy to create simple yet sensational meals.

Kouzzina by Cat Cora features an exhibition kitchen in the spacious dining room:

The restaurant's spacious interior features an open kitchen, wooden tables and chairs and a walk-up pizza window for casual dining at outdoor tables on the boardwalk. Breakfast specialties include Kouzzina's signature blend of press-pot coffee and an icy Greek frappé with coffee, milk and natural sugar. Sweet choices include steel-cut cinnamon oatmeal, blueberry orange granola pancakes and Greek-style yogurt with fresh fruit and house-made granola. Savory breakfast creations include turkey-sweet potato hash with two eggs and arugula salad; the stacked Kouzzina breakfast with two poached eggs, kalamata olive toast, artichoke spread, sweet potato hash and bacon or chicken sausage; and spinach-tomato-feta scrambled eggs.

BAKLAVA: This traditional walnut and cinnamon pastry is served with pistachio gelato:

Cora began working with Disney in 2008 by creating a Disney Video on Demand series to showcase ways to help families develop more healthy eating habits. The first and only female Iron Chef on Food Network's hit show "Iron Chef America," Cora is a graduate of the Culinary Institute of America in New York. She also is executive chef for Bon Appétit magazine. In addition to hosting the instructional cooking demonstrations for Disney Video on Demand, Cora has been a featured chef at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival and at Disney's California Food & Wine Festival at Disneyland Resort.

April 8, 2009

New Waterfront Eatery Opens at Downtown Disney Early May 2009

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. -- Paradiso 37, a high-energy restaurant and bar featuring cuisine from North, South and Central America, welcomes guests to its table in May at Pleasure Island at Downtown Disney at Walt Disney World Resort.

The lakeside eatery will offer a delectable variety of menu offerings representing the 37 countries of the Americas, plus an international wine bar, 37 varieties of tequila and 10 signature frozen margaritas.

The new concept was developed by Orlando-based E-Brands Restaurant Group, a multi-concept restaurant group which currently owns and operates Timpano Chophouse, Samba Room, Taqueria Canonita, Aquaknox, David Burke, Salsa Orlando and Canonita Express in a number of locations across the United States.

The lively Downtown Disney restaurant will feature nightly entertainment and will be open daily from 11 a.m. until late night.

March 5, 2009

Sanaa at Animal Kingdom Villas to Open May 1, 2009

Sanaa (pronounced sah-NAH), the new table service restaurant at Animal Kingdom Villas' Kidani Village is set to open May 1, 2009. Named for the Swahili word for "artwork," Sanaa will feature African-inspired cuisine with an Indian touch and will be open for lunch and dinner. The restaurant will serve familiar foods prepared in tandoor ovens, along with slow-cooked specialties showcasing the flavorful spices of Africa.

The following are some of the dishes that will appear on Sanaa's menu:

Lamb Kefta with Tamarind and Papaya Sauce.

Grilled Flank Steak, with spinach and mushroom pancake served with oven-dried chutney.

October 25, 2008

Disney Chef Wins Culinary Professional of the Year in National Competition

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Oct. 2, 2008 - Several Walt Disney World Cast Members were among the top hospitality-industry professionals to receive honors for outstanding culinary achievements in the annual Santé Restaurant Awards presented by Santé, a magazine for restaurant professionals. As the only peer-judged restaurant and hospitality competition in North America, the awards program recognizes excellence in restaurant food, wine, spirits and service hospitality. Disney's Chef de Cuisine Scott Hunnel received the Culinary Professional of the Year award for his outstanding achievement in culinary service and hospitality at Victoria and Albert's restaurant at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa.

"It was like winning an Oscar," Hunnel said of his award. "Working for Disney has been very gratifying because they support my continuous growth, along with the other Cast Members who work in the restaurants," he said.

As a Disney chef for nearly 20 years, Hunnel said a true leader realizes that it takes more than cooking a good meal to be successful-it's a team effort. "It's really taken years of building the foundation of this restaurant and building the team," he said of his fellow chefs at Victoria & Albert's. "We had to really instill the philosophy of continuous evolution."

Understanding that evolution helped Hunnel capture the attention and taste buds of his peers. The fundamentals of cooking don't change, he said, rather it's the extra love that goes into the dish that makes his cooking and the restaurant menu different from others. This culinary expertise is tastefully demonstrated in one of his signature dishes -- the applewood smoked buffalo tenderloin with melted fennel, leeks and salad greens with blood orange vinaigrette.

Other Disney professionals setting themselves apart from competitors include Gary Kaikaka from California Grill at Disney's Contemporary Resort, who received the Service Professional Award for outstanding achievement in food, wine and spirits service. The restaurant managers and servers at Jiko-The Cooking Place at Disney's Animal Kingdom also received the Wine Hospitality Award for outstanding achievement in wine service and hospitality.

The Santé Restaurant Awards are based on a variety of criteria, and winners represent a broad spectrum of restaurant- and hospitality-industry professionals with a common passion for their work and a commitment to excellence. Award recipients will be honored for their achievements at this year's festivities, to be held at Silverado Resort in Napa, Cal., Nov. 4.